Poli Tank is best described as the voice of UK Bhangra. His journey from growing up in Derby to travelling around the world, broadcasting and interviewing Panjabi Folk’s biggest artists, has seen him being a great servant to Panjabi art & culture.In 2022, Poli and the team, celebrated 40 years of BBC Radio Derby - Aaj Kal show, which to this day is still going strong. Poli gives a super rare interview and our long standing friendship is there for everyone to see! In this Episode!00:00 Introduction to music 00:05:20 Derby To Radio  00:13:00 Gig Scene in the 1980s   00:19:00 The DJ was born   00:21:15 Asian Radio Music  00:24:50 BBC Aaj Kal   00:26:30 Biggest Vinyl Collection   00:32:42 40 Years on the Radio  00:34:35 Documenting Bhangra   00:36:58 Career Highlights   00:40:24 Starstruck with Amarjit Sidhu  00:44:20 Deepak Khazanchi   00:50:14 Being a personality 00:55:00 Radio XL01:06:35 Bhangra Politics01:09:18 Unsung Heroes   01:12:35 Bringing the industry together01:16:33 Royalties   01:25:00 Piracy & Radio01:27:30 Taz Stereo Nation & PR Tricks   01:35:00 Label Self Sabotage01:37:15 Leaving Radio XL01:45:40 Ricky Bhandal The Producer  01:48:35 Present Music 01:51:00 Loss in the Industry   01:59:39 Rapid Fire Q’s 02:04:52 Bhandwagons’   & Much Much More!!!!!This episode is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.Bhandwagon Podcast Platform links  https://linktr.ee/RickyBhandal  (Link in Bio) @applepodcasts @spotifypodcasts @amazonmusicuk @gaanapodcasts @youtube (Video)This episode is Sponsored by: www.TheiFrameUK.com  FREE Shipping Promo Code: BHANDWAGONSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bhandwagon/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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